Ireland · Work Visas

Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit

Facilitates the temporary transfer of senior management, key personnel, or trainees from an overseas branch to an affiliated Irish company.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Executives and key specialists in multinational corporations.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Employed with foreign entity for minimum 6 months (1 month for trainees)
  • Salary minimum €46,000 for key personnel/managers; €34,000 for trainees
  • Qualifying corporate relationship between entities
Process

How the process works

  1. Submit application via EPOS
  2. Granted for up to 5 years (1 year for trainees)
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Corporate affiliation records, overseas employment proof, contract
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Temporary permit that does not lead directly to Stamp 4; workers can switch to CSEP or GEP.

Official source: DETE — Intra-Company Transfer. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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